Students in the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication program in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication write the stories, take photos, and create promotional videos for the Strategic Discussions for Nebraska publication.
The senior capstone course provides a learning experience similar to those students may encounter in the workplace, emphasizing accurate, clear and objective communication of science-based information.
During the course, students learn about scientific research being conducted at the university and the diverse funding sources required to support that research.
Throughout one semester, the students interview scientists from many disciplines and write stories, take photos, create videos, and design social media content based on those interviews. The stories in this publication were reviewed by the sources and approved for publication.
2020

Alice Akers
Alice Akers is from Bodyke, Ireland and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2020 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication major and a Business minor.

Katie Bresnahan
Katie Bresnahan is from Stromsburg, Nebraska and plans to graduate from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in December 2020 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication major and an Agronomy minor.

Haley Ehrke
Haley Ehrke is from Orleans, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2020 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication major and minors in Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship and Agricultural Economics.

Emily Frenzen
Emily Frenzen is from Fullerton, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2020 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication major and minors in Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship and Leadership & Communication.

Lexi Kaiser
Lexi Kaiser is from Eagle Point, Oregon and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2020 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication major and an Agricultural Economics minor.

Matthew Morton
Matthew Morton is from Nehawka, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2020 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication major and an Agricultural Economics minor.

Taylor Nuss
Taylor Nuss is from Sutton, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2020 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication major with an emphasis in strategic communication.

Demi Striglos
Demi Striglos is from Decatur, Illinois and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in August 2020 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication major and minors in International Agriculture and Natural Resources and Fine Arts.

Alex Voichoskie
Alex Voichoskie is from Wilcox, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2020 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication major and an Animal Science minor.